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Ancient Kingdoms Festival Held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
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Ancient Kingdoms Festival Held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA

The Ancient Kingdoms Festival is being held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, celebrating the rich history of the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region.

Running until November 30, this festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture through a variety of events.

Attendees can enjoy daytime activities, exploratory tours, and night excursions inspired by ancient stories, all guided by a specialized team to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

A highlight of the festival is an exhibition from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), “Masterpieces of the MANN,” hosted at the Maraya cultural venue. This exhibition showcases artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, displayed in the Kingdom for the first time.

Other unique experiences include the “Hegra After Dark” event at Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, drone shows, and the Hegra Candlelit Classics series (music concerts). Visitors can also participate in the “Quest for the Ancient Kingdoms” tour in Wadi AlNaam (Valley of the Ostriches), known for its breathtaking rock formations.

“The Incense Road Experience” in AlUla’s Old Town provides an immersive journey through narrow alleys lined with traditional mud-brick buildings. This extraordinary experience blends live performances and modern technology to tell interactive stories, unveiling archaeological treasures in a captivating mix of past and present.

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Saudi Arabia’s Jusoor Exhibition in Jakarta Draws Over 150,000 Visitors on Third Day

Visitors are seen at the exhibition in Indonesia. (SPA)
Visitors are seen at the exhibition in Indonesia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Jusoor Exhibition in Jakarta Draws Over 150,000 Visitors on Third Day

Visitors are seen at the exhibition in Indonesia. (SPA)
Visitors are seen at the exhibition in Indonesia. (SPA)

The fifth edition of the Jusoor Exhibition, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Jakarta, Indonesia, recorded a remarkable turnout on its third day, attracting more than 150,000 visitors, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

Visitors expressed admiration for the exhibition's detailed models of the Grand Mosque of Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque of Madinah, crafted with high precision to capture the landmarks' intricate features.

The use of virtual reality technology, which offered visitors an immersive experience of the two holy mosques, proved particularly popular, drawing widespread engagement across all age groups and boosting the exhibition's reach within Indonesian society.

Visitors commended the initiative to distribute thousands of daily copies of the Holy Quran with Indonesian translations, courtesy of the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran in Madinah.

The fifth Jusoor Exhibition reflects Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to foster cultural and civilizational dialogue, emphasizing its mission to serve the two holy mosques and promote the values of moderation and balance.